Turkey Rigatoni With Olives and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey Rigatoni With Olives and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb rigatoni pasta; 4 teaspoons olive oil; ½ cup onion, diced; 1 12 garlic cloves, crushed; 23 lb lean ground turkey; 1 dash salt, to taste; 1 dash fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups tomato sauce; ⅔ cup black olives, halved and pitted; ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped; ⅔ cup fat free mozzarella cheese, grated; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

12 lb rigatoni pasta
4 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup onion, diced
1 12 garlic cloves, crushed
23 lb lean ground turkey
1 dash salt, to taste
1 dash fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups tomato sauce
⅔ cup black olives, halved and pitted
⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped
⅔ cup fat free mozzarella cheese, grated
⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Preheat the oven to 350F
2
Bring 1/2 gallon of salted water to boil.
3
Add the rigatoni and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse with cold water.
5
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
8
Add the ground turkey, season with salt and pepper, and brown.
9
Drain off the excess fat.
10
Add the tomato sauce and olives, and simmer for 5 minutes.
11
Adjust the seasoning.
12
In a casserole dish, toss the rigatoni, meat sauce and basil together.
13
Sprinkle with the cheeses.
14
Bake until the cheese is bubbly and brown and the dish is thoroughly heated, about 15 to 20 minutes; bake longer if the dish has been refrigerated.

9698

kcal

Calories

273

Fat

1026

Carbs

763

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb rigatoni pasta, 4 teaspoons olive oil, ½ cup onion, diced, 1 12 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Turkey Rigatoni With Olives and Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Rigatoni With Olives and Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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